1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 888 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Bora | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Bora | Quest |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |